Discharging device for vacuum-cleaners.



J. H. TEMPLIN.

DISGHARGING DEVICE FOR VACUUM CLEANERS.

APPLICATION FILED NOV. 1, 1912.

Patented Dec. 9, 1913.

WITNESSES:

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JOSEPH n. TEMPLIN, or PHILADELPHIA, PE NNSYLVA1\TIA.

DISCHARGING DEVICE FOR VACUUM-CLEANERS.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I,.Josnr11 I'I. .TEMPLIN,

va citizen of Philadelphia, residing at Philafloor by means of a handle in the hand of or nearthe upper end of the operator, and in which class, the dust laden air passes through the cleaner-into a receptacle, the lower end of which is connected to the discharging device and the upper end of the receptacle is connected to the handle. The of this class of receptacles, as previously constructed rises and lowers with the handle, with the result, that in a vertical position, the receptacle closes the mouth of the discharge.

The object of my invention is to attain a free and unobstructed discharge of the dust laden air into the receptacle, and a further object is to attain a device whereby the re ceptacle can be easily. and quickly connected or disconnected as desired.

In the accompanying drawings which illustrate my device, similar numerals indicate like parts, and in which:

Figure l is a side elevation. Fig. 2 is a plan of my device. Fig. v3 shows a retaining spring-catch. Fig. 4: is a section showing the retaining springcatch in plan. Figs. 5 and 6 show modified forms of springcatches.

In the drawings 1 is we main casing of the vacuum cleaner, 2 the motor case for driving the suction'means and 3 is the base, provided with inlets at 4 and 5 in which the dust laden air is drawn.

6 is the discharge to which the lower end 7 of the dust receptacle is attached, 8 is the upper end lower end of the handle attached to the cleaner at 9. The upper end of the dust receptacle is not shown, but may be one of any Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Dec. 9,1913.

Application filed November 1, 1912. Serial No. 729,137.

of the well known constructions adapted to cleaners of that class which are attached at or near the upper end of the handle.

In lieu of the stationary discharge mouthpiece, I attach an-elbow 10 by means of the joint ll'around which-the elbow is free to vibrate, pivoted on pin 12 and retained in place by spring 13. Spring 18, as clearly shown in Fig. 1 is provided with a loop 1 1 whereby the spring can be grasped and drawn away to release the elbow. The opposite end of the spring is formed into a loop 16, a short end 17 of the spring extending radially so that when the loop of the spring is dropped into a pocket provided with aradial slot 18, the short end of said spring serves as a resistance of the spring, and, due to the loop 16, an extra lateral movement can be attained on end 14: without f fatiguing the resilience of the spring.

I prefer the spring-catch as shown in Fig. 3, various other forms of catches as shown in Figs. 5 and6 would perform the same functions.

With the foregoing description it can readily be seen that during the operation of the device that, as the handle to which the upper end of the receptacle is attached, is raised or lowered, the tension of said receptacle on the freely revoluble or swivel elbow causes the mouth of the-same to follow the lines of tension resulting in a free and unobstructed discharge opening into said receptacle. and further that the elbow elbow inlet, said elbow revolubly seated on' said outlet, and resilient means for retain- ,ing said elbow on said seat. a

2. In a'suction cleaner, a discharging outlet, a receptacle provided with a swivel inlet, and resilient means attached to said can readily be removed from its seat fordischarging member, said means adapted-to 'tain said swivel elbow member on said dis- 10 retain said swivel member seated on said charging outlet member.

' discharging member. In testimonfv whereof I aflix my signature two witnesses.

3. In a suction cleaner, a discharging de- JOSEPH H; TEMPLIN.

vice, which comprises an air current generator pfovided with an outlet member, a dust receptacle prbvided with a swivel elbow member, and resilient means attached to said generator, said means adapted to rein presence 0 Witnesses:

CHAS. W. REUTER, JOHN E. LEWIs. 

